Alec Burks scored 27 points and RJ Barrett added 24 as the host New York Knicks overcame a 17-point deficit to beat the Washington Wizards 106-102 Thursday night.
The Knicks swept the two-game series by overcoming multiple 17-point deficits and dominating the final minutes of the fourth quarter. New York outscored Washington 39-24 in the fourth and 22-11 over the final 5:28.
Burks and Barrett were instrumental in New York’s comeback. Burks scored 15 of his points in the fourth while Barrett scored 19 points in the second half, including nine in the fourth.
RJ tough and-1.
Quickley clutch triple.
Julius game-sealing jumper.👀 the BEST of the @nyknicks 17-point comeback W! #NewYorkForever pic.twitter.com/9KfGA66wMG
— NBA (@NBA) March 26, 2021
Burks shot 8 of 18 from the floor and also hit nine free throws. B…
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